Attachment 1
Timeline of State and City Council Actions Related to the Parklet Programs Date Action Description
May 26,
2020
City
Council
Action
Approved the Economic Recovery and Business Development Plan and authorized outdoor dining and merchandise display via Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) through September 7, 2020.
August 11,
2020
City
Council
Action
Extended outdoor dining authorization through April 30, 2021.
January 12,
2021
City
Council
Action
Extended the Outdoor Dining and Parklet Program through December 31, 2021.
October 8,
2021
State
Action
(AB 61)
Governor Newsom signed AB 61, requiring local jurisdictions to reduce required parking for expanded outdoor dining. Provisions effective through January 1, 2024.
November
10, 2021
City
Council
Action
Extended the Outdoor Dining and Parklet Program to align with AB 61, through January 1, 2024.
May 16,
2023
City
Council
Action
Adopted an updated outdoor dining fee structure.
October 8,
2023
State
Action
(AB 1217)
Governor Newsom signed AB 1217, extending outdoor dining parking flexibility provisions through January 1, 2026.
November 7,
2023
City
Council
Action
Extended the Outdoor Dining and Parklet Program to align with AB 1217, through January 1, 2026.
June 10,
2025
City
Council
Action
1. Approved a moratorium on new parklet approvals;
2. Initiated a design and feasibility study for downtown sidewalk and bulb-out improvements; and
3. Directed staff to monitor and return with the results of AB 592 October 9,
2025
State
Action
(AB 592)
Governor Newsom signed AB 592, extending and in some cases making permanent certain COVID-19 regulatory flexibilities related to alcohol service, outdoor dining, and food facility operations.
Key Provisions:
• Alcohol Service Extensions (through Jan 1, 2029):
o Extends ABC’s authority for expanded premises operations under COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorizations.
• Outdoor Dining Parking Flexibility (Permanent):
o Makes permanent the requirement that jurisdictions reduce required parking to accommodate outdoor dining.
• Satellite Food Service Authorization (Permanent):
o Allows continued operation of temporary satellite food service sites without separate permits.
November
18, 2025
City
Council
Action
Provide policy direction to staff as to how the City’s outdoor dining program should be developed moving forward under State authority.